During the Victorian era (1837-1901), mourning was a complex and intricate social ritual. When a loved one passed away, families would embark on a elaborate and expensive journey to honor their deceased. Keep in mind that these stages were flexible and influenced by social class, personal preference, and regional customs. Mourning fashion was a complex language, conveying respect, status, and emotional state. | Asta Darling

Together in life. Together in death. Together for-hair-ver. In this #TalesFromTheCollection episode, go behind the scenes with curator Neal Hurst to examine 4 mourning rings from our collection, including one containing the hair of George and Martha Washington... Then learn more about the backstory of these rings in the e-museum links below! 💍 Mourning Ring with George and Martha Washington's Hair: bit.ly/47o8atS 💍 Mourning ring with George Washington's portrait: bit.ly/3WN7wB5 💍 Mourning Rin